Edible Flower Plants

Successional sowings can be made at intervals of a few weeks in order to ensure a constant supply of young plants. * "The plant is rich in minerals and vitamins with potassium concentrations at 610 mg/100 g and carotene at 3.4 g/100 g in edible portions.

The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. Fleshy, sweet and succulent. Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera...

The taste somewhat resembles salsify or parsnips. * The root is boiled and eaten like salsify. Fleshy, sweet and succulent. Wholesome and nutritious.A peppery taste. * Oenothera biennis ( Common evening primrose or Evening star ) is a species of Oenothera...

* This kiwi is a relatively fast-growing, deciduous, woody vine which typically grows 15-20' and features tiny, slightly fragrant, greenish-white flowers in early summer and attractive, heart-shaped (to 5" long), green foliage variegated with white and/or...

* Plants typically form a low foliage mound from 6-9" tall on procumbent stems which spread along the ground to 3' wide. * Plants resent root disturbance so the seed is best sown in situ in April.

* This kiwi is a relatively fast-growing, deciduous, woody vine which typically grows 15-20' and features tiny, slightly fragrant, greenish-white flowers in early summer and attractive, heart-shaped (to 5" long), green foliage variegated with white and/or...

* Plants typically form a low foliage mound from 6-9" tall on procumbent stems which spread along the ground to 3' wide. * Plants resent root disturbance so the seed is best sown in situ in April.

* The fruit has a delicate flavour and a soft juicy texture. The flavour can be enhanced by the addition of a little lemon juice. The fruit is 7 - 13cm long. The scientific name, akebia, is a Latinization of the Japanese name for species Akebia quinata:...

* The root is eaten raw or cooked. Pratensis, but the bracts which show behind the flower head, a distinctive feature of salsifies, are longer and more noticeable. They include western goat's beard, wild oysterplant, yellow salsify, yellow goat's beard,...

* The root is eaten raw or cooked. Pratensis, but the bracts which show behind the flower head, a distinctive feature of salsifies, are longer and more noticeable. They include western goat's beard, wild oysterplant, yellow salsify, yellow goat's beard,...

* The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

* The seed can be sprouted and added to salads. Typically the first year of growth produces a mound of foliage and flowering occurs the second year, plants are normally biennials but a number of races can be short lived perennials .

* The fruit has a delicate flavour and a soft juicy texture. The flavour can be enhanced by the addition of a little lemon juice. The fruit is 7 - 13cm long. The scientific name, akebia, is a Latinization of the Japanese name for species Akebia quinata:...

* Bell-shaped flowers are pale lavender-blue and bloom for an unusually long time (4-5 weeks) in summer with a repeat bloom in fall. * Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits.

It must be wild carrot seeds, which is also known as Queen Anne's Lace. I require the mature, viable seed of Daucus Carota subspecies carota. Carota seeds in bulk quantities. I require the mature, viable seed of Daucus carota subspecies carota, also known...

* Bell-shaped flowers are pale lavender-blue and bloom for an unusually long time (4-5 weeks) in summer with a repeat bloom in fall. * Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits.

It can be cooked with other vegetables, soaked in syrup or pickled in vinegar. * Requires a rich loam. * The plant has a folk history in the treatment of cancer, modern research has isolated certain compounds from the plant that show anticancer activity.

It can be cooked with other vegetables, soaked in syrup or pickled in vinegar. * Requires a rich loam. * The plant has a folk history in the treatment of cancer, modern research has isolated certain compounds from the plant that show anticancer activity.

They make a very good perennial substitute for lettuce in a salad, producing fresh leaves from spring until the middle of summer, or until the autumn from spring germinating plants.

They make a very good perennial substitute for lettuce in a salad, producing fresh leaves from spring until the middle of summer, or until the autumn from spring germinating plants.

A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl. * 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe,...

A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl. * 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe,...

* A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed by an inflated "bladder"; blooms all summer; flowers in loose clusters at stem joints; native to Europe but widely naturalized in the eastern U.S. * The young leaves are sweet and...

* A curious perennial with small white nodding 5-petaled flowers backed by an inflated "bladder"; blooms all summer; flowers in loose clusters at stem joints; native to Europe but widely naturalized in the eastern U.S. * The young leaves are sweet and...

* The bush grows to a maximum height of 13 feet (4 m ), and the prickles are sparse to scattered along the stalks.

It is an important symbol in Chinese culture. The fallen flower petals are parboiled and sweetened for a teatime delicacy, or cooked in various dishes. It was first described by Henry Charles Andrews .

* The bush grows to a maximum height of 13 feet (4 m ), and the prickles are sparse to scattered along the stalks.